Independence Celebration

The City of Menifee’s annual Independence Celebration takes place on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Wheatfield Park. The free, family-friendly event runs from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM and features a community parade, food and craft vendors, a kids’ zone, a beer garden, live music, and a massive fireworks finale at 9:00 PM. The event’s live music lineup features the opening band Fluminis alongside the headliner, the 11-piece Phat Cat Swinger Band, playing a mix of rock, swing, and jazz. The event is presented by the City of Menifee in partnership with the Lake Menifee Women’s Club and the Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District.

• Road Closures: La Piedra Rd. (between Menifee Rd. and Antelope Rd.) will be completely closed to through traffic from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
• Parking: Parking is available at the Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) parking lot, accessible from Antelope Rd.
• Shuttles: Free shuttles will be provided to transport attendees to and from the event grounds (with a brief pause during the parade). 2 Shuttles will be running the entire event (except during the parade from 5:00pm – 5:30pm). Pick up will be at the MSJC Bus Station located in their Parking Lot. Drop off will be at the Bell Mountain Middle School loop in front of the school.

An adult (18+) must be present with a minor when in the Kidzone area and for the entirety of the event. Wristbands are $20 per child. Only cash will be accepted; ATMs will be on site.